Alaska AIS Transmit Prototype Test, Evaluation, and Transition Summary Report for the Near Shore Arctic Navigational Safety Information System (ANSIS)
Abstract
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) District 17 (D17) and USCG Office of Navigation Systems (CG-NAV) sponsored this effort to utilize the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to improve Arctic Navigation and Safety. AIS is an autonomous and continuous broadcast system that exchanges maritime safety/security information between participating vessels and shore stations. This report briefly discusses the function of AIS as a means to transmit information to ships from shore that contributes to safety-of-navigation and protection of the environment. An AIS transmit architecture aligned with International standards has been developed to implement the efficient and robust transmission of Application Specific Messages (ASMs). A partnership between RDC and Marine Exchange of Alaska (MXAK), which operates a network of 26 AIS transmitters, was established to develop an operational Alaska AIS transmit capability. This report discusses the collaboration between RDC, MXAK, D17 and CG-NAV to implement an Alaska AIS transmit prototype system. It discusses in detail the various contributions of each organization. It summarizes the components of the transitioned system and makes recommendations for continued operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1086812
Entities
People
- Gregory W. Johnson
- Irene M. Gonin